Shared memory communications direct planning

Before you configure shared memory communications direct (SMC-D), ensure that all requirements are met.

SMC-D requirements are as follows:
  • Hardware: IBM z16 or later
  • Operating Systems. RHEL8: 8.9 or later, RHEL9: 9.3 or later, SLES: 15 SP5 or later
  • All IBM Storage Scale nodes must be located on the same IBM Z® Central Processor Complex (CPC)